Hanoi Cafe Offers Free Healthcare

Why this is here: Mơ Phố Cafe has distributed over 44,000 free prescriptions across Vietnam’s provinces since its founding in 2015.

In Hanoi, Vietnam, the Volunteer Doctors Association runs Mơ Phố Cafe, providing free medical check-ups and consultations to low-income residents. Founded in October 2015, the organization aims to improve healthcare access in underserved areas.

Dr. Ngô Tuấn Anh, chairman of the association, established Mơ Phố as both a headquarters and a fundraising source, with profits supporting free medical missions.

The 40 square meter space functions as a small clinic, offering services like blood pressure checks and ultrasound scans. Patients such as Nguyễn Thị Hoa and Nguyễn Thị Thắng value the dedicated care and quality of service. The association extends its reach beyond Hanoi, delivering healthcare to remote provinces like Điện Biên and Sơn La.

Over ten years, they’ve conducted over 100 programs, examining more than 166,000 people and distributing over 44,000 prescriptions. While the organization successfully reaches many, expanding services to more remote regions and sustaining long-term funding remain ongoing challenges. The work of providing accessible healthcare continues.